Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Senior Reward Manager
Role Highlights
Leeds-based role with hybrid working
Lead reward strategy and delivery across the UK and Europe
Manage and develop a small team within QBE’s People function
Happy to talk flexible working
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced Reward professional looking for a rare opportunity to shape reward strategy across the UK and Europe?
We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Senior Reward Manager to join QBE’s People Team in Leeds. This is a varied and influential role where you will lead the implementation and evolution of reward, remuneration and benefits programmes that support our ability to attract, retain and motivate talent across the organisation.
You will play a key role in ensuring our reward frameworks are innovative, commercially aligned, consistently applied and market competitive, while also supporting strong governance and regulatory compliance.
Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role. QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion
About QBE
At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.
Your New Role
As Senior Reward Manager, you will lead the delivery and ongoing development of reward programmes across the UK and Europe, ensuring our approach supports a high-performing culture and strengthens QBE’s ability to attract and retain talent.
You will manage a small team and work closely with business leaders, People Business Partners, wider People colleagues and global reward teams to translate reward strategy into practical, effective and compliant solutions.
Key responsibilities will include:
Leading the design, review and evolution of reward programmes across the UK and Europe
Translating reward strategy into clear policies, processes and operational plans
Providing expert reward advice to senior stakeholders and colleagues across the People function
Using market insight, data and external trends to inform recommendations and decision-making
Supporting annual reward activity, remuneration governance and wider People projects with a reward remit
Ensuring compliance with local regulatory, employment and governance requirements
Coaching and developing a small team, supporting capability, performance and career development
About You
We are looking for an experienced Reward professional who combines technical expertise with strong commercial judgement, stakeholder management and leadership skills.
You will also have:
Strong experience in reward, remuneration, or total rewards
Experience designing, implementing or improving reward programmes
Strong knowledge of reward principles, market trends, employment legislation and regulatory requirements
Confidence working with senior stakeholders and presenting specialist information clearly
Excellent analytical, organisational and decision-making skills, with strong attention to detail
Experience leading, coaching or developing others
Workday experience and working knowledge of Solvency II regulations would be beneficial
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!
To learn more about benefits of working with us, click Rewarding our people - QBE European Operations
Awards & Recognition
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025: Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year, Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re, Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year, Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace, Executive Director UK insurance
To learn more about our achievements, click here
Apply now and let’s make it happen!
If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today.
Your career. At the heart of it.
Skills:
Coaching for success, Communication, Corporate Governance, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Human Resources (HR), Influencing, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Process Improvements, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Leadership, Waterfall Model
Application Close Date: 14/08/2026 11:59 PM
How to Apply:
To submit your application, follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
